MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 RASMUSSEN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!
, A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWER time sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking
which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal
supplements? - ANSWER sertraline (SSRI)
A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings
cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using Freudian theory, a
nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: -
ANSWER Id
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being correctly formulated? -
ANSWER Client will initiate interaction with one peer during free time within 2 days.
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against
medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER "I
will get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWER Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril).
Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse teach the
client about? - ANSWER Sore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a benzodiazepine
to an anxious client? - ANSWER The client has a history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. The
nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later the
nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law has
the nurse broken? - ANSWER The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT!!
, A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - ANSWER time sensitive
measurable term
attainable for client
The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking
which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal
supplements? - ANSWER sertraline (SSRI)
A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings
cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using Freudian theory, a
nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the: -
ANSWER Id
Which expected client outcome should a nurse identify as being correctly formulated? -
ANSWER Client will initiate interaction with one peer during free time within 2 days.
A voluntarily hospitalized patient tells the nurse, "Get me the forms for discharge against
medical advice so I can leave now." Which is the nurse's best response? - ANSWER "I
will get them for you, but let's talk about your decision to leave treatment."
The client is being admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse conducts a
mental status examination. Which of the following items are included in the
examination? - ANSWER Appearance
Mood and Affect
Thought
Cognition
A client with schizophrenia has recently begun a new medication, clozapine (Clozaril).
Which signs and symptoms of a potentially fatal side effect with the nurse teach the
client about? - ANSWER Sore throat, fever, and malaise
Which information suggests that caution is necessary in prescribing a benzodiazepine
to an anxious client? - ANSWER The client has a history of alcohol dependence.
A brother calls to speak to his sister who has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. The
nurse connects him to the community phone and the sister is summoned. Later the
nurse realizes that the brother was not on the client's approved call list. What law has
the nurse broken? - ANSWER The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
